Thursby releases DAVE 4.0

Arlington, Texas-based Thursby Software Systems has announced the release of DAVE 4.0. DAVE 4.0 works in Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, and provides file and print sharing capabilities between Macs and PCs.

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With so many Windows networking improvements in Mac OS X 10.2, “Jaguar,” there’s still room for DAVE, according to Thursby. In fact the developer said that DAVE 4.0 takes advantage of Jaguar improvements and enhances Jaguar’s own SMB capabilities.

DAVE 4.0 provides NT domain login, for example, and supports Windows standard browsing (including WINS). It also stores files in Microsoft’s traditional NTFS format, something that Jaguar doesn’t do.

“This is an issue of primary concern for customers who have previously used DAVE or Services for Macintosh, since their information may not be compatible with Mac OS X,” explained Thursby president George Colley.

In addition to what’s been mentioned, features in DAVE 4.0 include:

Provides three options for Security

Shares CDs, printers, hard drives, folders, etc.

Supports Windows shortcuts .LNK files

Supports Distributed File Systems

Allows “one click” mounting of multiple shares

Includes fully integrated help

Provides setup assistant for both Mac and PC

Features automatic workgroup detection

Completely supports AppleShare files stored on your PC

Supports Services for Macintosh

Allows for Windows network password changes

Supports Jaguar’s Classic environment

Supports Mac OS 8.6-9.2 and 10.1.5-10.2

DAVE 4.0 is available from the Thursby e-store; the single-user retail price is US$149. Upgrades from previous versions are available.